I called ahead to see if I needed to reserve a lane. There are three. No reservations. No time…read morelimit. The first time you will need to watch a video and sign a waiver. They have ear and eye protection if you did not bring your own. You do not need to purchase ammo there but you can. The range is indoor. Several targets for sale. Auto target travelers in the range. Very friendly. Can purchase guns there and accessories. Watch the times they are open. Family owned and operated. Range safety officers available. Lessons available. Great overall experience!

Do not use this store if you are buying your firearm from out of state. Let me tell you why…read more First they lied to me about the required 3 day waiting period. They claim that the period starts when they receive the firearm from the out of state seller. This is false. Per the law the waiting period begins from the date you purchased it. Second, they lied again when they told me that days that they aren't open don't count towards the 3 days the law doesn't state that in any way. Finally and worst of all, when I went to up my firearm they weren't even open when their website and their posted business hours said they were. I called them the next day and their excuse was they closed early for a banquet. I asked if they could stay open 15 minutes late so I could pick up my firearm since they closed early the day before without warning and they said no. That is terrible service on top of the lies. Save yourself time and money and go elsewhere there are other FFL's in the area that don't treat customers like this.

The gun range and the employees are both ran clean, SAFE, and professional. The the range employees…read moreare usually pretty nice professional and educational and not dicks when it comes to anything about the range or guns. The BBQ food place connected to it is amazing too!!

Their website states that they're open until 8pm. I called at 5mins to 6pm checking to see if they…read morehad a handgun in stock. Employee named Shawn answered and proceeded to pitch a fit that I was calling so late and that the guns shop closes at 6pm, only the range is open until 8pm. Update your website with relevant information and train your staff to have some semblance of professionalism. My money spends fine elsewhere.

I've been to Jay Henges Shooting Range several times, and until yesterday I would have highly…read morerecommended it. The pricing is great ($5 per hour per lane), and in the past I found the staff helpful, though very rule-oriented, which is understandable at a shooting range. Yesterday, however, was a completely different experience. It was my 19 year old daughter's first time shooting a gun, and she was already very anxious. Unfortunately, what should have been a positive introduction turned into a stressful and upsetting experience due entirely to one staff member. When we arrived, we rented two lanes -- one for my daughter and me, and one for my minor son (16) and an adult male friend. Everyone except my daughter had been there before. When we got to the lanes, staff member Bruce began questioning us. I explained that it was my daughter's first time and that she might need some extra help because she was nervous. Instead of being supportive, Bruce immediately became aggressive and started yelling. He then went over to my son's lane and escalated further, getting into my minor son's face. The adult male with us asked him to please back up and be respectful. Bruce responded by getting into the adult's face and yelling even louder. We asked to speak with a supervisor. Bruce followed my friend to the office and continued invading his personal space until the supervisor finally told Bruce to back up. By that point, my friend was understandably upset and chose not to continue shooting. My son shot a few rounds, but the situation had already soured the experience. Thankfully, another staff member later helped my daughter calmly and respectfully, and she was able to learn how to shoot for the first time in a supportive environment. That staff member was professional and deserves recognition. It's extremely unfortunate because prior to this visit I would have given this range five stars and praised the staff. One person completely changed that. For a new shooter -- especially a young, anxious one -- being yelled at and treated aggressively is unacceptable. Be aware of who is working when you visit. Our experience would have been entirely different had we not encountered Bruce.

great range if you have a rifle. you can't beat the price. I will come back for sure.read more

We (spouse and I) just took our 2nd class at Top Gun. Instructor David Price who is extremely…read moreknowledgeable on all facets of weapons usage and training. We just completed the CCP course. A lot of valuable information was provided. With Safety being the emphasis. There are numerous classes available from novice to highly skilled. Even Police Officers use David's expertise to hone and sharpen their abilities.

Love these guys, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. I'm a novice but I'd imagine even people who…read moreare very skilled and experienced would appreciate this place. If you are interested in honing your skills they have a lot to offer at a great price.

I've been going to Rampart Range for several years now, since new owners took over. I have watched…read morethis place grow and become THE best indoor range in the area. Their retail stock has expanded considerably since Justin took over. This is a nice, professional and safe range. Their prices on guns and accessories are competitive and fair. This is a family owned business, to my knowledge, and you won't find nicer people to do business with. I highly recommend Rampart Range for ALL you shooting needs, including CCL Classes.

Clean range, friendly staff and good prices. It's hard to find shooting ranges in Illinois and…read morethere are some bad ones. This one exceeded all of my expectations. Well done!

Who you gonna call when you want excellent weapons training? Dave Myers at Five Rings Armory,…read morethat's who! I highly recommend Dave. I have been through certification in a few states, but none has been as thorough as the training Dave conducts. Is it monotonous if you already know what you're doing, perhaps. But if, like me, you desire to always know the laws of each state, and you enjoy a good refresher, Five Rings Armory is great for the seasoned pro as well as the absolute beginner. Dave is friendly and well versed is all things "weaponry" related. It is obvious that he takes great pride in making sure his students understand the safety and precautions necessary when handling firearms. Once on the range, he and his team are meticulous and measured to ensure each firearm is secure and that each pupil does what is necessary for certification. Five Rings offers courses at different times for different skill levels and has an accessible facility and parking. All of scheduling information can be found on the website. I enjoyed the weekend course which included a mix of skill levels: some professionals and some beginners. If you wish to get trained and certified to carry a firearm, Five Rings Armory in Carbondale is the place I recommend from personal experience. When you sign up, tell Dave that Kindra Speech sent ya! Ki no

Just completed my CCL certification class at Five Rings Armory with Dave Myers. The class was…read moregreat. My work schedule is hectic and sometime unpredictable. Dave was willing to have a weekday course that fit mine and others schedules. His conversational approach invites learning while covering all the material and individual questions needed to gain basic knowledge for concealed carry. I highly recommend this class! rbc

Okay, there are a ton of bad reviews and some overly great reviews. So let me be honest about this…read morerange: First, Prices: If you want to buy a gun, whether you're a first timer or a veteran, don't buy them here. You can find the exact same guns for sometimes $100-$200 less online than you could here. Which isn't their fault. Buying online means not having to pay a salesman who tries to sell you the gun. So, the prices are justified for where you are buying it, but I would personally never buy a gun from here again (I bought Mossberg shotgun here, found the same gun, brand new for $180 less...oh well) The range here really isn't overpriced. I've been to ranges in Missouri with roughly the same hourly rate and ammo is of course WAY more expensive from the range than it is reloading or even buying in bulk online. I personally buy my own rounds by the hundreds or even 1000 a time because I save as much as $200 if I had bought the same amount at any range or even a store. Their prices are typical. Nothing outrageous; Next, Service: I've never had a real issue with service here. As matter of fact I've had some real pleasant conversations with the guys there, and have had hour long conversations without even knowing it. I really don't know why there are reviews talking about how rude the staff is. Now, I wouldn't say they are all the most socially conscious people alive. Some of the guys seem sort of introverted and might be the type of people who keep to themselves. However, they aren't rude by any means. Not that I've known. I only ever had one run in with the owner and he did seem SOMEWHAT overconfident in his knowledge of guns. This was back before I bought an ATI brand 1911 which he insisted would be garbage that would blow up in my hand after a few hundred or 1000 rounds...well after 1yr of shooting not only is it still intact but it shoots like it was bought the same day. Only issue I had was bad factory magazines but Colt magazines fixed that. Keep in mind that the ATI 1911 I bought online cost $250 versus their $1000 1911s. I should point out my ATI 1911 is a Philipine made gun so I won't recommend shooting this in competitions, but if you want this for home defense and only shoot it occasionally to practice then it's a great gun for the price. I always bring in my own ammo I buy in bulk to save money. I've never had an instance where anyone has stopped me or chastised me for doing that. I don't reload so I can't speak for the comments about taking brass home, but I have seen guys around me doing that and they never got chewed out over it; Next, The Range: It's okay. Not terrible, not great. Just okay. It doesnt have good temperature control so it's somewhat hot in the summer and cold in the winter so that's pretty annoying. There's only 3 spots for rifles/shotguns but then there's 7 for handguns. I mostly shoot handguns so it's fine for me. I do most of my rifle/shotgun shooting outdoors unless I'm shopping for a new one that they happen to have on the range. The controls for the target are pretty basic and it takes some careful attention to line up the target to the distance you want. The yards are written on the wall but you have to manually control when the target line stops so...close is good enough; Summary: I like this place. I go shooting at least once a week to practice with my Beretta and I am trying out some compact pistols for CCW. I won't buy one there but I can browse and try them out. I really don't understand who these ultra-rude employees are, but as of now it's 2019 and some of these comments I see are back in 2016 or even 2013. So maybe the problem employee(s) have gone somewhere else. In which case it's all the more reason to come here. One guy in particular (if I can remember his name I would say it here) with a big beard, about 6foot, his very friendly and engages with whoever he is speaking too. I watched him explain to a new shooter way single/double action is (because she wanted a 1911) and I lent him Berreta for a few minutes to help him out. He's a cool guy and certainly the most appealing guy there. He has a much better vibe about him which makes him easier to talk to. Anyway, I hope this paints a better picture of this place and what to.expect from it. It isn't the nightmare people say it is but it certainly isn't a shooter's paradise (but then again I don't even know what that paradise looks like).

I'm female and new to shooting (I have a glock 43x). I've been trying ranges on both sides of the…read moreriver and they were (ken is who helped me) extremely nice, he answered all my questions and made me feel really comfortable.

These guys are awesome. They do get busy as it is a small store, but given the chance they will…read morehelp you as much as they can. They let me hold several firearms so I could get a feel for what to try at a range. They are very knowledgeable and I'll be sure to return. Thank you for your help. I've also been guided to and bought ammunition and a single billet slide that other larger stores don't stock. Best local gun store I know!!!

Went to Ron & Jo's to buy an AR-15. I work for Illinois Dept. of Corrections, so the new law…read morerecognizes the Dept. of Corrections as law enforcement being able to buy the AR-15. They showed me a rifle once I provided my State ID and badge. But when I wanted to purchase the rile they asked me if I had "arresting rights" outside of the institution in which I didn't. So they decided I couldn't purchase the rifle. . . But the law is plain on its language of Illinois Dept of Corrections being able to purchase a semi-automatic rifle. Under Peace and Qualified Law Enforcement Officers. "Those section has also been amended to include Correctional Officers in Illinois, whether they be State or County". So for a gun business to pick and choose who gets to purchase by their standards an not by the standards of the law, let me know this business does not respect American citizens, the Illinois Laws and the Federal 2nd Amendment rights of an American Citizen. I will not patronize this business ever again. I drove to another gun shop that sold me the rifle with no problems whatsoever.

My son and I visited this range for the first time today. I cannot recommend this place enough…read more The staff was inviting, polite, patient and professional. I was not badgered by "Tactical Tommy" range officers. Furthermore, my son and I rented a fully automatic and suppressed H&K MP5. This was my son's first time shooting a fully automatic firearm and we are both still smiling 4 hours later. Thank you guys for making this experience memorable and one to look back on. You guys were great!

As a female (who knows nothing about guns) I am so glad I was recommended to try this place to…read morelearn about guns and gun safety in a non-threatening, cool, inclusive environment! Highly recommend checking this place out! Excellent classes (and women only classes!). I was so nervous the first time in the shooting bay but our awesome female instructor calmed the nerves and gave great pointers. I've now been to one class and one girls and guns event and in the shooting bays and I can't wait to go back and learn and practice more.